Joseph L. Quattrucci, 80, of 168 So.Pond Rd., died Tuesday,
Feb. 20 at home.
He leaves his wife of 30 years, Shirley J. (LaPrade) Quattrucci, two step
daughters Carol Cornacchioli of Southbridge and Linda Beardsley and her
husband Auburn of Spencer, two brothers Paul Quattrucci of Newport, R.I.,
and William Quattrucci of Worcester, a sister Joan Kielinen of Oxford, four
step grandchildren, Angela Snell of Shrewsbury, Lauren and Brandon Beardsley
of Spencer and Ann Marie Wall of Shrewsbury, six step great grandchildren,
Joshua, Jared, Diana, Russell, Ariana and Annika, several nieces and
nephews.
Joseph was a purchasing agent and human resource manager for Lundquist Tool
& Die Co. in Worcester before retiring in 1988. He later worked for many
years as a Real Estate Broker for Toomey-Lovett Real Estate in Spencer
where he also was a real estate license instructor. At onetime he worked as
purchasing agent for Independent Lock Co. in Fitchburg.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Eleuterio and Assunta (Razzini)
Quattrucci. He graduated from North High School and Ward Business School
both in Worcester. He was a Navy veteran of WWII serving on the USS Boxer in
the Pacific. He was a member of the Board of Directors and Big Brother
Associate for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Assoc. of America. He was a
religious instructor , R.C.I.A. Sponsor, Parish Council Member, Eucharistic
Minister, Annual Bazaar Volunteer and longtime member of Mary, Queen of the
Rosary Parish. He was a volunteer Santa Claus for the Town of Northboro,
Parson's Hill Nursing Home in Worcester, Lake St.and Maple St. Schools, Toys
for Tots program all in Spencer. Joe, was an avid gardener and chocolate
lover.
The funeral will be held on Friday, Feb. 23 from the J.HENRI MORIN & SON
FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of
the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial will follow in Worcester
County Memorial Park, Paxton with Military Honors. Calling hours will be
held on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 5 to 7p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to Mary,Queen of the Rosary Memorial Fund, 60 Maple St.,
Spencer, 01562.